CASTE DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: LEGAL REMEDIES AND GAPS
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Abstract
Caste-based discrimination continues to plague Indian educational institutions despite constitutional guarantees and progressive legislation. This research paper critically examines the persistence of caste bias and exclusion in schools, colleges, and universities. It explores the legal framework designed to address such discrimination, particularly the Constitution of India, the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the Right to Education Act, and relevant University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations. Through case law analysis, field studies, and an evaluation of judicial interventions, the paper identifies structural gaps in enforcement and accountability mechanisms. The study emphasizes the need for more robust institutional frameworks, increased legal awareness, and intersectional approaches to ensure dignity, equity, and justice for historically marginalized communities.
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• The Constitution of India (1950).
• The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
• Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
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